Ag Progress Days 2022

Ag Progress Days, Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition is scheduled for August 9-11, 2022, in person. The show is held annually for three days in August and hosted by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences at the Russel E. Larson Agricultural Research Center. Show hours: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The 2022 show will incorporate a virtual experience to feature exhibitors and Penn State Extension programs. 

Farming families from accross Pennsylvania and surrounding states are anticipated to attend this year's event. According to the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences website, Ag Progress Days features the latest technology and research exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours. Visitors may find up to 400 exhibitors from 30 states and 2 provinces of Canada. 

Ag Progress Days features may include:

• 80+ acres for Crops and Machinery Demonstrations
• 55 acres for Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits
• 40+ Educational Presentations to Ask the Experts and On-Demand Video Resources
• 30 Active Demonstrations around the grounds on topics such as Healthy Lifestyle, Cooking, Ag Safety & Health, Farm & Business, Animals & Livestock, Equine, Agronomic Crops & Soils, and Forest & Wildlife
• 20 Equipment Demonstrations for Equipment and Field Machinery
• 20 Meetings for Agricultural Associations and Governmental Agencies
• 15 Youth and 4H activities such as Sunflower Maze, Pollinators, Rabbits, Wildlife, Plants, Insects, and Family Fun
• 5 Tours to highlight current research activities at the Research Center and Virtual Tours
• 7 Local Non-Profit Food Vendors
• 2 Locations for Antiques in the Pasto Agricultural Museum and the Tractor Display
• 2 Special Events may be held: Penn State Ag Alumni Ice Cream Social and College of Ag, Dean's Town Hall Session

The 2022 Official Program Guide in a printable PDF format is available for reference.